Launch in the US without Visa roadblocks
We help founders, and essential team members, enter and stayin the US with speed, clarity, and zero-stress.
30-60min free consultation
Over 200+ founders supported
Experienced immigration lawyers
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Cameron Robertson
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Charlie Anderson
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Christine Van Hoffen
Head of People @ Tracksuit
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David Booth
Partner, Ecosystem @ a16z
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Duncan Parsons
Founder @ Creamy Boys Ice Cream
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Hugo Kan
General Manager @ MedView
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Joe Berni
Senior Data Engineer @ Tracksuit
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Mikayla Hopkins
Head of Marketing @ Tracksuit
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Cameron Robertson
Lead Engineer @ Foundry Lab
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Charlie Anderson
Market Development @ Watchful
US
Christine Van Hoffen
Head of People @ Tracksuit
US
David Booth
Partner, Ecosystem @ a16z
US
Duncan Parsons
Founder @ Creamy Boys Ice Cream
US
Hugo Kan
General Manager @ MedView
AU
Joe Berni
Senior Data Engineer @ Tracksuit
AU
Mikayla Hopkins
Head of Marketing @ Tracksuit
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Wayne Zhou
GM @ Paraform
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Saahil Bijlani
AI GTM Lead @ Tracksuit
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Mikayla Hopkins
Head of Marketing @ Tracksuit
US
Joe Berni
Senior Data Engineer @ Tracksuit
AU
Hugo Kan
General Manager @ MedView
AU
Duncan Parsons
Founder @ Creamy Boys Ice Cream
US
David Booth
Partner, Ecosystem @ a16z
US
Christine Van Hoffen
Head of People @ Tracksuit
US
Wayne Zhou
GM @ Paraform
US
Saahil Bijlani
AI GTM Lead @ Tracksuit
US
Mikayla Hopkins
Head of Marketing @ Tracksuit
US
Joe Berni
Senior Data Engineer @ Tracksuit
AU
Hugo Kan
General Manager @ MedView
AU
Duncan Parsons
Founder @ Creamy Boys Ice Cream
US
David Booth
Partner, Ecosystem @ a16z
US
Christine Van Hoffen
Head of People @ Tracksuit
US
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Track progress online
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Visa options
Which US visa gets you there the fastest?
Different visa types have different processing times andrequirements. Our experts will help you identify the fastest pathto your American dream based on your unique situation andqualifications.
SC 190
Skilled Nominated
- Best for: Skilled professionals who can secure nomination from an Australian state or territory government.
- What it unlocks: Permanent residence in Australia with full work, study, and Medicare access.
- Key advantage: State nomination adds 5 bonus points, making it easier to reach the competitive threshold.
- You must live and work in the nominating state or territory for at least 2 years after grant.
SC 189
Skilled Independent
- Best for: Skilled professionals who can qualify on their own merits through the points test.
- What it unlocks: Permanent residence from day one, with full rights to live, work, and study anywhere in Australia.
- Key advantage: No employer or state sponsorship required, complete independence.
- Your spouse and dependants receive permanent residence and full work and study rights.
Business investor work visa
Business acquisition & residence
- Best for: Experienced business operators who want to buy and actively run an established New Zealand business.
- What it unlocks: A work visa with a clear 1–3 year pathway to permanent residence, depending on investment level.
- Key advantage: Two tiers, $1M investment (3-year pathway) or $2M investment (fast-track 12-month pathway to residence).
- Replaced the Entrepreneur Work Visa in November 2025 with clearer requirements and faster processing.
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Active Investor Plus
Investor residence
- Best for: High-net-worth individuals and families seeking residency through investment rather than employment.
- What it unlocks: New Zealand permanent residency for you and your family, with flexible physical presence requirements.
- Key advantage: Two investment tiers, Growth ($5M, 3 years) and Balanced ($10M, 5 years), so you can choose the structure that fits.
- Investors can purchase or build one NZ residential property valued at NZD $5M+ (a benefit not available to most non-residents).
Talent (Arts, Culture, Sports)
Exceptional talent
- Best for: Artists, performers, athletes, coaches, and cultural practitioners with exceptional talent recognised internationally or nationally.
- What it unlocks: Work in your field in NZ with a direct 2-year pathway to permanent residence.
- Key advantage: No job offer or employer accreditation needed, talent and sponsorship from a recognised NZ organisation is enough.
- Partners and dependent children can join you in New Zealand on their own visas.
Skilled Migrant Category
Skilled residence pathway
- Best for: Skilled workers already in New Zealand on an AEWV or other work visa who want permanent residency.
- What it unlocks: Permanent residence in New Zealand, live, work, and study with no visa restrictions.
- Key advantage: No investment required, your skills and work experience are your ticket to residence.
- From August 2026, reduced work experience requirements (2 years max) and two new pathways for trades and technicians.
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Accredited employer work visa
Employer-sponsored work
- Best for: Skilled professionals with a confirmed job offer from a New Zealand employer.
- What it unlocks: Live and work in NZ for up to 5 years, with a pathway to the Skilled Migrant Category residence visa.
- Key advantage: No lottery or points system, if you have the job offer, you can apply.
- Partners and dependent children can apply for visas to join you in New Zealand.
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Post-Graduation Work Permit
Work after graduating in Canada
- Best for: International students who have completed a programme of 8+ months at an eligible Canadian designated learning institution.
- What it unlocks: An open work permit, work for any employer, in any occupation, anywhere in Canada.
- Key advantage: No job offer required. It's the most flexible work permit available and a direct stepping stone to permanent residency.
- Canadian work experience gained on PGWP counts toward Express Entry CRS points and Canadian Experience Class eligibility.
Provincial Nominee
Province-backed permanent residency
- Best for: Skilled workers who have a connection to a specific Canadian province, through a job offer, work experience, education, or targeted occupation.
- What it unlocks: A provincial nomination that either feeds into Express Entry (adding 600 CRS points) or provides a standalone path to permanent residency.
- Key advantage: A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points in Express Entry, virtually guaranteeing an invitation to apply for PR in the next draw.
- Each province runs its own streams targeting specific industries: BC and Ontario have dedicated tech streams with frequent draws.
Express Entry
Federal skilled worker
- Best for: Skilled professionals with work experience, strong language skills, and post-secondary education who want permanent residency in Canada.
- What it unlocks: Permanent residency for you and your family, live and work anywhere in Canada with no employer restrictions.
- Key advantage: No employer sponsorship required to enter the pool. The system is entirely merit-based and runs year-round.
- Processing target is 6 months from Invitation to Apply, one of the fastest PR pathways in the world.
Intra-Company Transfer
International employee mobility
- Best for: Executives, senior managers, and specialised knowledge workers being transferred from a foreign office to a Canadian affiliate, subsidiary, or branch.
- What it unlocks: An LMIA-exempt work permit to work at your company's Canadian operations.
- Key advantage: No Labour Market Impact Assessment required, significantly faster and less paperwork than standard employer-sponsored permits.
- Initial permits for established companies are up to 3 years; executives and managers can extend up to 7 years total.
LMIA Work Permit
Employer-sponsored work permit
- Best for: Skilled professionals with a job offer from a Canadian employer who is willing to go through the LMIA process.
- What it unlocks: A closed work permit authorising you to work for the sponsoring employer in Canada.
- Key advantage: Available across a wide range of occupations and industries, not limited to tech or specialised roles.
- A positive LMIA adds 50–70 CRS points toward Express Entry, significantly boosting your chances of permanent residency.
Global Talent Stream
Fast-track tech work permit
- Best for: Software engineers, data scientists, AI researchers, and other highly skilled tech professionals with a Canadian job offer.
- What it unlocks: An employer-specific work permit with 2-week processing for qualifying applications.
- Key advantage: The fastest standard work permit route in Canada, designed specifically for in-demand tech talent.
- Spouses receive an open work permit, and dependents can study without a separate study permit.
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Start-up visa
Entrepreneur immigration
- Best for: Founders with an innovative business idea who can secure backing from a designated Canadian VC, angel group, or incubator.
- What it unlocks: Permanent residency for you and your family while you build your company in Canada.
- Key advantage: Direct path to PR without needing a temporary work permit first, one of the few founder-friendly immigration programmes globally.
- Note: The classic SUV closed to new applications on Dec 31, 2025. A redesigned Entrepreneur Pilot targeting AI, cleantech, and life sciences is expected later in 2026.
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Scale-up Worker
High-growth employment
- Best for: Skilled workers joining a fast-growing, endorsed UK scale-up company
- What it unlocks: Work in the UK for 2 years, then extend without needing a new sponsor
- Key advantage: After the initial period, you can switch employers freely, true job mobility
- Pathway to settlement: Eligible for permanent residence (ILR) after 5 years
Innovator Founder
Entrepreneur visa
- Best for: Founders with an innovative, viable, and scalable business idea
- What it unlocks: Build and run your startup in the UK with full work rights
- Key advantage: Qualify for permanent residence (ILR) in just 3 years, one of the fastest routes
- Endorsement required: You'll need backing from an approved endorsing body before applying
SC 858
Global talent
- Best for: Internationally recognised professionals in Australia's priority technology and science sectors.
- What it unlocks: Permanent residence without needing an employer sponsor.
- Key advantage: Self-nominated pathway, you don't need a job offer to apply.
- Priority processing available for top-tier applicants with exceptional track records.
SC 186
Employer nomination scheme
- Best for: Skilled workers and their employers seeking permanent residence in Australia.
- What it unlocks: Permanent residence for you and your family, including Medicare access.
- Key advantage: Two pathways, Direct Entry for immediate PR, or transition from a 482 visa.
- Your dependants get permanent residence too, with full work, study, and healthcare access.
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TN
USMCA professional
- Best for: Canadian and Mexican professionals in USMCA-listed occupations (engineers, accountants, scientists, IT professionals, and more).
- What it unlocks: Work in the US for up to 3 years, renewable indefinitely. Canadians can apply directly at the border, no advance petition needed.
- Key advantage: One of the fastest and simplest US work visas. No USCIS petition required for Canadians.
- Consideration: Limited to a specific list of professions. Spouses (TD) cannot work in the US.
L-1B
Intracompany transfer (specialised knowledge)
- Best for: Employees with specialised knowledge of the company's products, services, processes, or procedures transferring to a US office.
- What it unlocks: Work in the US for up to 5 years. No lottery, no minimum degree requirement.
- Key advantage: Covers niche expertise that doesn't fit other visa categories. Spouses (L-2) get work authorisation.
- Consideration: "Specialised knowledge" is narrowly interpreted by USCIS, strong documentation is critical.
L-1A
Intracompany transfer (manager/executive)
- Best for: Managers and executives transferring from a foreign office to a US parent, subsidiary, branch, or affiliate.
- What it unlocks: Work in the US for up to 7 years. No lottery, no minimum degree requirement.
- Key advantage: Can be used to open a new US office. Spouses (L-2) get automatic work authorisation.
- Green card path: L-1A holders can transition to EB-1C (multinational manager green card), one of the fastest green card routes.
Graduate
Post-study work visa
- Best for: International graduates who completed a degree at a UK university
- What it unlocks: Work (or look for work) in the UK for 2 years, 3 years if you hold a PhD
- Key advantage: No job offer, sponsorship, or minimum salary required to apply
- Note: Cannot be extended, plan your next visa route (e.g., Skilled Worker) before it expires
F-1
Student visa & OPT
- Best for: International students enrolling in US degree programs (bachelor's, master's, PhD) who want to study and then work in the US.
- What it unlocks: Full-time study at a US institution, plus up to 3 years of post-graduation work through OPT and STEM OPT.
- Key advantage: STEM graduates get 3 years of work authorisation (12 months OPT + 24 months STEM extension), a critical bridge to H-1B or O-1A.
- Pathway: Many F-1 students transition to H-1B (lottery), O-1A, or green card after their OPT period.
E-3
Australian specialty worker
- Best for: Australian professionals with a job offer in a specialty occupation (tech, finance, engineering, science, etc.).
- What it unlocks: Work in the US with no lottery or annual cap stress, 10,500 visas per year, rarely fully used.
- Key advantage: Simpler process than H-1B, renewable indefinitely in 2-year increments, and spouses (E-3D) can get work authorisation.
- Timeline: Can be processed at a consulate in days, one of the fastest US work visas.
E-2
Treaty investor
- Best for: Entrepreneurs and investors from treaty countries (60+ countries including UK, Australia, Japan, Germany, France) who are starting or acquiring a US business.
- What it unlocks: Live and work in the US running your own business. Renewable indefinitely in 2- or 5-year increments.
- Key consideration: You must be a national of a treaty country and make a substantial investment (typically $100K+ depending on the business).
- Spouse benefit: E-2 dependent spouses can get work authorisation in the US.
H-1B
Specialty occupation
- Best for: Professionals with at least a bachelor's degree working in a specialty occupation (tech, finance, engineering, etc.).
- What it unlocks: Live and work in the US for up to 6 years with a path to permanent residency.
- Key consideration: Subject to an annual lottery, registration happens each March.
- Spouse benefit: H-4 dependents may apply for work authorization if an I-140 is approved.
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Global Talent
Exceptional talent
- Best for: Leaders and emerging talent in tech, science, engineering, humanities, and the arts
- What it unlocks: Work in any role, switch employers freely, and even be self-employed, no sponsor needed
- Key advantage: Settle permanently in the UK after just 3 years (vs 5 years on most other visas)
- Two-stage process: Get endorsed by an approved body first, then apply for the visa itself
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Skilled Worker
Sponsored employment
- Best for: Skilled professionals with a confirmed UK job offer from a licensed sponsor
- What it unlocks: Live and work in the UK for up to 5 years, with a direct path to settlement
- Key advantage: Clear route to permanent residence (ILR) after 5 years of continuous employment
- Dependants welcome: Your partner and children can join you and work freely in the UK
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SC 482
Skills in demand
- Best for: Skilled professionals with a job offer from an Australian employer.
- What it unlocks: Live and work in Australia for up to 4 years with your family.
- Key advantage: Your spouse gets full, unrestricted work and study rights in Australia.
- Clear pathway to permanent residence (SC 186) after 2 years with your employer.
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SC 400
Short stay specialist
- Best for: Overseas specialists needed for short-term, non-ongoing projects in Australia.
- What it unlocks: Work in Australia for up to 3 months (6 months in exceptional cases).
- Key advantage: Fast processing, typically approved in 2-4 weeks.
- No Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS) required from the employer.
EB-2 NIW
National Interest Waiver
- Best for: Founders, researchers, and professionals whose work has broad US impact, in tech, healthcare, science, STEM, and beyond.
- What it unlocks: A US green card through self-petition. No employer, no PERM labor certification.
- Key advantage: Lower bar than EB-1A, you need an advanced degree (or exceptional ability) plus proof your work serves the national interest.
- Popular with: STEM founders, PhD researchers, healthcare professionals, and climate/energy innovators.
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EB-1A
Extraordinary ability (green card)
- Best for: Founders, researchers, and senior professionals who want permanent residency without employer dependency.
- What it unlocks: A US green card, live and work permanently, no visa renewals, no restrictions.
- Key advantage: Self-petition (no employer needed) and no PERM labor certification, the fastest employment-based green card.
- Timeline: Premium processing available; some cases approved in weeks.
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O-1A
Extraordinary ability
- Best for: High-impact founders, executives, and professionals with a strong track record of achievements.
- What it unlocks: Work in the US on your own terms, no H-1B lottery, no employer sponsorship required.
- Key advantage: You can self-petition through your own company and bring your spouse (O-3 visa).
- Timeline: Can be approved in as little as 15 business days with premium processing.
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“After graduating from Yale Law and being admitted to the New York Bar, I saw firsthand how complex and frustrating the visa process could be, even for exceptional talent.
This is why we built Concord - to help ambitious founders, operators, and professionals secure strategic visas
All with the same rigor and precision we brought to college admissions. World-class talent should never be held back by bureaucracy.”
Jamie Beaton
Co-Founder of Concord & CEO of Crimson Education
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Streamlining immigration processes for HR and Talent teams, ensuring compliance, reducing risks, and effortlessly relocating global talent.
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People & Talent Ops
Streamlining immigration processes for HR and Talent teams, ensuring compliance, reducing risks, and effortlessly relocating global talent.
CURRENTLY HELPING
Andressen Horowitz
People & Talent Ops
Streamlining immigration processes for HR and Talent teams, ensuring compliance, reducing risks, and effortlessly relocating global talent.
CURRENTLY HELPING
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